About the course…
Media is an ever-evolving industry, both due to the advancement in digital technology and how we as an audience choose to consume and engage with it.
This is why this A Level is such an exciting subject, as it gives you grounding on everything from: news and online media, marketing, magazines, radio, video games, film, music video, and television drama, to the representation in the
media and how these all come together to give impact on their intended audience. It tackles and analyses the history in which our Media industry has evolved and gives you a broad opportunity in profession or degree options
going forward.
This A Level is weighted 70% theory and 30% practical work. Practical learning, including sound and camera skills using our in-house equipment for stills, video and audio-only formats, are embedded throughout both years of study.
Why study with us…
- We have a selection of in-house Canon DSLR cameras and Zoom mics for you to create your practical project with.
- You will have full access to the range of Adobe suite programmes relating to photo, video and audio editing, throughout your two years of study.
- You will also have further opportunities to grow and use your practical skills in wider projects outside of the college.
Where Media Studies can take you…
This A Level can give you both the UCAS points required and theoretical and practical experience for a variety of different university degrees, such as: media production, film studies, television production, media and creative writing and much more. Want to stay local? At the University of Suffolk at East Coast College, we offer degree courses such as Visual Effects and Post-Production and Photography, allowing you to gain a degree on your doorstep.
Career opportunities within the media industry can range from a TV runner, researcher, camera operator, sound engineer, journalist and photographer to higher level roles such as an editor, screenplay writer, director, producer, director of photography and much more; once industry experience is gained over time.
Entry Requirements
- Must meet overall entry criteria for A Level study